Markets in the Far East are increasingly vital for high-end automakers like Lamborghini. The Italian purveyor of exotic supercars has been in the Singapore market, specifically, for ten years. Now, to celebrate the milestone, Lamborghini has produced a very limited run of special-edition Gallardos exclusive to Singapore.

The Singapore-themed Gallardo was created in partnership between the factory and its Singapore importer. Available in white or black, the Singapore Limited Edition wears a set of red side stripes accented by a badge featuring the Merlion – the lion-headed fish mascot created by the Singapore Tourism Board in the 1964.

Only ten examples of the car were produced, and all have apparently been spoken for. Delivery of the entire run recently took place at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Singapore. S$20,000 (about $15k in equivalent American funds) of the proceeds from each Singapore Limited Edition Gallardo sold went to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund to benefit underprivileged students. Follow the link for more.

[Source: sgCarMart]

In honouring its 10th anniversary this year, Lamborghini Singapore showcased its limited edition supercars at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore yesterday afternoon. With only ten cars available in the world, these limited edition cars have been specially commissioned, for the first time, by Lamborghini factory exclusively for the Singapore market.

More importantly, Lamborghini Singapore has pledged to donate S$20,000 from the sale of each of the ten special 10th Anniversary limited edition Lamborghini cars to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF), totaling to a generous S$200,000 for the less fortunate students in Singapore.





Available only in two colours, these Lamborghini cars can be easily recognised with the red stripes on the sides and a Merlion logo that's labeled on the exterior of each car. Apparently, Mr Melvin Goh, Managing Director of Lamborghini Singapore, began discussions with the Lamborghini factory as early as July last year just to ensure that the cars can be specially made for Singapore. It took close to three months before the concept was finalised.

Nonetheless, the effort was well paid-off. A dinner function was held last night at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore where new owners of the well-received limited edition cars got the keys to their brand new wheels.

For Lamborghini Singapore's 10th anniversary celebration, the generous brand will continue on with its line-up of Community Service Responsibility activities in 2011 in a bid to share the spirit of caring and giving.

Technical Specifications

Singapore Limited Edition Lamborghini 5.2 (A)

Engine
Type: 10 cylinders V90, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft
Displacement: 5,200cc
Max Power (bhp): 550 @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm): 540 @ 6500 rpm

Dimensions
Length (mm): 4,386
Width (mm): 1,900
Height (mm): 1,165
Wheelbase (mm): 2,560

Performance
Max Speed (km/h): 320
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s): 3.9